What happened on Friday October 13, 1972?

Here's what happened on October 13, 1972:

• Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 Andes Crash A Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 crashes in the treacherous Andes mountains, near the border between Argentina and Chile. The plane, carrying an amateur rugby team, experiences a catastrophic accident that would become one of the most extraordinary survival stories in modern history. Out of 45 passengers, only 16 ultimately survived after enduring extreme conditions, including resorting to cannibalism to stay alive. The survivors were finally rescued on December 23, 1972, after 72 days of unimaginable struggle.
• Aeroflot Il-62 Moscow Crash An Aeroflot Ilyushin Il-62 aircraft crashes into a large pond outside Moscow, resulting in a tragic loss of 176 lives. The catastrophic accident highlights the aviation safety challenges of the early 1970s.
• Congressman Hale Boggs Disappearance U.S. Congressman Hale Boggs of Louisiana and three other men vanish in Alaska during a flight. Despite an extensive search operation, the wreckage was never located, creating one of the most mysterious aviation disappearances of the era.
• Maze Prison Riot Inmates at the Maze Prison in Northern Ireland cause a significant riot, resulting in a fire that destroys most of the prison camp. This event reflects the intense political tensions of the time.
• Summer Sanders Birth Summer Sanders, an American Olympic swimmer and later television personality, is born. She would go on to win multiple Olympic medals and become a prominent media figure.
• Bert Campaneris World Series Ruling Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn makes a ruling allowing Bert Campaneris to play in the World Series, a decision that impacts the professional baseball landscape.
• "Hurry, Harry" Broadway Closure The theatrical production "Hurry, Harry" closes at the Ritz Theater in New York City after just two performances, a brief and unremarkable run in the Broadway theater scene.

Events in 1972

October 13, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 13, 1972

Newspapers from Oct. 13, 1972

October 13, 1972 was a Friday and it was the 287th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 13, 1972 can also be written as 10/13/1972 in the US and as 13/10/1972 in UK and Europe.

October 13, 1972 in October 1972 calendar

Famous people born on October 13, 1972:

• Gaëtan Roussel

  French musician and singer known for leading the rock band Louise Attaque and releasing a successful solo album in 2009.

• Summer Sanders

  Accomplished Olympic gold medalist swimmer renowned for her exceptional performance and versatility across multiple swimming events.

• Margaret of Bourbon-Parma

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on October 13th

Famous people died on October 13, 1972:

• Oskar Bengtsson
• Arthur Schabinger

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on October 13th

October 13, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 13, 1972 was Ben by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

1. Michael Jackson - Ben
2. Bill Withers - Use Me
3. The Main Ingredient - Everybody Plays The Fool
4. Elvis Presley - Burning Love
5. Raspberries - Go All The Way

October 13, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 13, 1972 was Mouldy Old Dough by Lieutenant Pigeon, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

1. Lieutenant Pigeon - Mouldy Old Dough
2. David Cassidy - How Can I Be Sure
3. 10cc - Donna
4. Peter Skellern - You're A Lady
5. Python Lee Jackson - In A Broken Dream

October 13, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 13, 1972 was I'll Be Around by The Spinners, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

1. The Spinners - I'll Be Around
2. Bill Withers - Use Me
3. Curtis Mayfield - Freddie's Dead (Theme From "Superfly")
4. James Brown - Get On The Good Foot-Part 1
5. The Main Ingredient - Everybody Plays The Fool

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 13th is Libra.

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October 13, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 13, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 13, 1972 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 13, 1972 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on October 13, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 01:03 pm and setting at 10:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 23, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Oct 22, 1972.

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Someone born on October 13, 1972 is:

52 years 7 months old,

or 631 months and 1 day old,

or 2743 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19206 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 13, 1972?

There are 152 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 13, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 13, 1972.

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